Police Jobs & Careers
The Police Careers and Advancement topic page offers expert advice for officers to follow that can enable a steady rise through the ranks.
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Since the fitness requirements were lowered, about 51% of Philly PD applicants have passed the exam, compared to 36% previously
Real-life guidance and insight into successfully navigating the foreseen and unforeseen challenges of working in the criminal justice field
Your duty weapon and backup weapons should be as familiar in your hands as your favorite coffee cup
Police Chief Joseph Chacon says he is working to determine if a non-sworn unit could be used in some situations
Portland PD had ended its retire-rehire program last year because it’s more expensive to bring back veteran officers
Residents see officers at their local temples, attending community events or on service calls and when they hear them speak Punjabi – it’s a game changer
Throughout an officer’s career, they are asked: “Why do you want to be a cop?”
Where’s the scenario-based training for the REAL stresses of the job?
As some officers leave, others join. How does the next generation see their role?
The quotas were imposed 40 years ago when only 9.9% of the department’s officers were Black and 3.4% were women
Law enforcement agencies should use every tool at their disposal – including technology – to keep candidates engaged
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